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DHS Right Wing Extremism document Action Alert!!!!
Dean Cascio
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NATIONWIDE ACTION ALERT
#3 in a series of Homeland Security Committee Janet Napolitano Action Alerts!
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano
American citizens who oppose illegal immigration are frequently reported upon in the DHS Right Wing Extremism document.
Posted on the House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee website http://hsc.house.gov/ Chairman Bennie Thompson via a press release denounced the Republican committee members call for a hearing and investigation of Janet Napolitano and the DHS Right Wing Extremism report via Resolution of Inquiry. Chairman Bennie Thompson brands the Inquiry of Resolution as a "GOP stunt" in the press release.
You can read the press release below.
TAKE ACTION:
Please call the Homeland Security Committee PRESS OFFICE. State that you support Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Congressman Peter King's (R) NY http://peteking.house.gov/RESOLUTION OF INQUIRY on DHS RIGHT WING EXTREMISM REPORT. Let the Homeland Security Committee PRESS OFFICE know that you seek further investigation of Janet Napolitano.
CALL The Homeland Security Committee PRESS OFFICE.- there is no toll free number for the press office. If you are calling after business hours, leave a voice mail.
(202) 225-9978 Homeland Security Committee Press Office
Email The Homeland Security Committee PRESS OFFICE. Sample email below.
chsmajoritypress@mail.house.gov
SAMPLE EMAIL LETTER - Homeland Security Committee Press Office
I disagree with the press release on the Homeland Security Committee website in regard to the Resolution of Inquiry. I support the RESOLUTION OF INQUIRY presented by Committee Member Congressman Pete King (R) NY.
Squandering TAXPAYERS' DOLLARS - Janet Napolitano crafted a document that trampled upon the rights of American citizens, rights guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution.
Janet Napolitano should be investigated and all details revealed on the Right Wing Extremism report. That is why I support the RESOLUTION OF INQUIRY.
Sign your name and address.
In the subject line of the email, type I SUPPORT THE RESOLUTION OF INQUIRY
PRESS RELEASE
Resolution of Inquiry -- Just Another GOP Stunt
http://hsc.house.gov/press/index.asp?ID=451
Thursday, May 07, 2009
May 7, 2009 (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, issued the following statement regarding the Resolution of Inquiry requested by House Republicans:
"A resolution of inquiry is the nuclear option when the House has been stonewalled by a Federal agency. The Department of Homeland Security has been forthcoming and responsive to this Committee. This is clearly another GOP stunt aimed at embarrassing the new Administration."
See relevant correspondence linked below
# # #
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Please contact Dena Graziano or Adam Comis at (202) 225-9978
** **
A congressional committee hearing cannot go forward unless the chairman authorizes a hearing.
The Homeland Security Committee http://hsc.house.gov/ Chairman Bennie Thompson (D) MS http://benniethompson.house.gov/ has refused to schedule a hearing in regard to how Janet Napolatino http://www.dhs.gov compiled/created the Right Wing Extremism document. Read articles below for detailed information.
** * *
Homeland Security Committee Members
Democrat members of the Homeland Security Committee
http://hsc.house.gov/about/members.aspRepublican members of the Homeland Security Committee
http://chs-republicans.house.gov/rm.shtml
PDF FILE DHS Right Wing Extremism document
http://video1.washingtontimes.com/video/extremismreport.pdf
* * *
PRESS RELEASE & ARTICLE
King Introduces Resolution of Inquiry on DHS Rightwing Extremism Report
http://chs-republicans.house.gov/
(May 6, 2009) - Today, U.S. Rep Peter T. King (R-NY), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, along with Republican Leader John Boehner, Republican Whip Eric Cantor, Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence and Republican Members of the Committee on Homeland Security introduced a Resolution of Inquiry asking Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to release information used in compiling the so-called "Rightwing Extremism," report. "We have made repeated requests that the committee hold a bipartisan oversight hearing, but unfortunately those requests have been ignored," King said. "We are left with no other alternative but to demand answers from the Secretary of Homeland Security herself."
Thursday, May 7, 2009
GOP probes 'extremism' report's origins
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/may/07/gop-seeks-explanation-of-extremism-report/print/
House Republicans demanded Wednesday that Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano detail how the controversial "right-wing extremism" report was compiled, using a rare legislative maneuver that ensures that the Democrats must take a public stand - one way or another.
The request asks Ms. Napolitano to release information on how the report was compiled. The report sparked a furor from conservatives included in the definition of "right-wing extremism" and prompted Ms. Napolitano to apologize to the nation's veterans.
"The report that came out of DHS was offensive, and unfortunately, Secretary Napolitano still has a lot of explaining to do," said House Minority Leader John A. Boehner, Ohio Republican. "She has not explained how this report came about, why she signed off on it, or why she defended it."
Rep. Bennie Thompson, Mississippi Democrat and House Homeland Security Committee chairman, has expressed concerns about the report, but has not agreed to Republican demands for a committee hearing.
"As you know, I sent a letter to Secretary Napolitano on April 17, 2009, expressing my concern about the report and requesting an explanation of the department's process in producing and disseminating it," Mr. Thompson said to Rep. Peter T. King of New York, the panel's ranking Republican, in an April 21 letter.
"I have spoken with the secretary, and I am awaiting a written response to my questions. Once I have a response, I will assess how best to proceed," Mr. Thompson said.
His spokesman declined Wednesday to comment on the Republican maneuver.
Homeland Security spokesman Sean Smith refused to comment on the record.
House Republicans filed their request under the chamber's Rule XIII, Clause 7 - called "a resolution of inquiry" - which will force the Homeland Security Committee to vote within 14 legislative days on the Republican request. The request covers all documents relating to the intelligence assessment titled "Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment."
The panel is required to vote on the resolution in an up-or-down vote and send it to the floor within the time period, stating that the request for information has been reported favorably or unfavorably.
The resolution is sponsored by Mr. King and every ranking subcommittee member, as well as Minority Whip Eric Cantor of Virginia and Rep. Mike Pence of Indiana, Republican Conference chairman.
"We have made repeated requests that the committee hold a bipartisan oversight hearing, but unfortunately those requests have been ignored. We are left with no other alternative but to demand answers from the secretary of homeland security herself," Mr. King said.
On Tuesday, The Washington Times reported that a "lexicon" of terms and definitions of radical activities was released in late March but was immediately recalled. Whites and blacks, Christians and Jews, Cubans and Mexicans, along with tax-hating Americans were among several political leanings listed in the "Domestic Extremism Lexicon."
Meanwhile Wednesday, Ms. Napolitano appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee, but she was not asked about either report.
Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin, Maryland Democrat, asked about information-sharing among intelligence agencies and local law enforcement, citing a scandal last year in which the Maryland State Police investigated antiwar protesters.
Ms. Napolitano said her agency is still reviewing the matter, but said information-sharing is inadequate. "It doesn't really inform somebody what, specifically, they're looking for and why," she said.
#3 in a series of Homeland Security Committee Janet Napolitano Action Alerts!
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano
American citizens who oppose illegal immigration are frequently reported upon in the DHS Right Wing Extremism document.
Posted on the House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee website http://hsc.house.gov/ Chairman Bennie Thompson via a press release denounced the Republican committee members call for a hearing and investigation of Janet Napolitano and the DHS Right Wing Extremism report via Resolution of Inquiry. Chairman Bennie Thompson brands the Inquiry of Resolution as a "GOP stunt" in the press release.
You can read the press release below.
TAKE ACTION:
Please call the Homeland Security Committee PRESS OFFICE. State that you support Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Congressman Peter King's (R) NY http://peteking.house.gov/RESOLUTION OF INQUIRY on DHS RIGHT WING EXTREMISM REPORT. Let the Homeland Security Committee PRESS OFFICE know that you seek further investigation of Janet Napolitano.
CALL The Homeland Security Committee PRESS OFFICE.- there is no toll free number for the press office. If you are calling after business hours, leave a voice mail.
(202) 225-9978 Homeland Security Committee Press Office
Email The Homeland Security Committee PRESS OFFICE. Sample email below.
chsmajoritypress@mail.house.gov
SAMPLE EMAIL LETTER - Homeland Security Committee Press Office
I disagree with the press release on the Homeland Security Committee website in regard to the Resolution of Inquiry. I support the RESOLUTION OF INQUIRY presented by Committee Member Congressman Pete King (R) NY.
Squandering TAXPAYERS' DOLLARS - Janet Napolitano crafted a document that trampled upon the rights of American citizens, rights guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution.
Janet Napolitano should be investigated and all details revealed on the Right Wing Extremism report. That is why I support the RESOLUTION OF INQUIRY.
Sign your name and address.
In the subject line of the email, type I SUPPORT THE RESOLUTION OF INQUIRY
PRESS RELEASE
Resolution of Inquiry -- Just Another GOP Stunt
http://hsc.house.gov/press/index.asp?ID=451
Thursday, May 07, 2009
May 7, 2009 (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, issued the following statement regarding the Resolution of Inquiry requested by House Republicans:
"A resolution of inquiry is the nuclear option when the House has been stonewalled by a Federal agency. The Department of Homeland Security has been forthcoming and responsive to this Committee. This is clearly another GOP stunt aimed at embarrassing the new Administration."
See relevant correspondence linked below
# # #
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Please contact Dena Graziano or Adam Comis at (202) 225-9978
** **
A congressional committee hearing cannot go forward unless the chairman authorizes a hearing.
The Homeland Security Committee http://hsc.house.gov/ Chairman Bennie Thompson (D) MS http://benniethompson.house.gov/ has refused to schedule a hearing in regard to how Janet Napolatino http://www.dhs.gov compiled/created the Right Wing Extremism document. Read articles below for detailed information.
** * *
Homeland Security Committee Members
Democrat members of the Homeland Security Committee
http://hsc.house.gov/about/members.aspRepublican members of the Homeland Security Committee
http://chs-republicans.house.gov/rm.shtml
PDF FILE DHS Right Wing Extremism document
http://video1.washingtontimes.com/video/extremismreport.pdf
* * *
PRESS RELEASE & ARTICLE
King Introduces Resolution of Inquiry on DHS Rightwing Extremism Report
http://chs-republicans.house.gov/
(May 6, 2009) - Today, U.S. Rep Peter T. King (R-NY), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, along with Republican Leader John Boehner, Republican Whip Eric Cantor, Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence and Republican Members of the Committee on Homeland Security introduced a Resolution of Inquiry asking Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to release information used in compiling the so-called "Rightwing Extremism," report. "We have made repeated requests that the committee hold a bipartisan oversight hearing, but unfortunately those requests have been ignored," King said. "We are left with no other alternative but to demand answers from the Secretary of Homeland Security herself."
Thursday, May 7, 2009
GOP probes 'extremism' report's origins
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/may/07/gop-seeks-explanation-of-extremism-report/print/
House Republicans demanded Wednesday that Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano detail how the controversial "right-wing extremism" report was compiled, using a rare legislative maneuver that ensures that the Democrats must take a public stand - one way or another.
The request asks Ms. Napolitano to release information on how the report was compiled. The report sparked a furor from conservatives included in the definition of "right-wing extremism" and prompted Ms. Napolitano to apologize to the nation's veterans.
"The report that came out of DHS was offensive, and unfortunately, Secretary Napolitano still has a lot of explaining to do," said House Minority Leader John A. Boehner, Ohio Republican. "She has not explained how this report came about, why she signed off on it, or why she defended it."
Rep. Bennie Thompson, Mississippi Democrat and House Homeland Security Committee chairman, has expressed concerns about the report, but has not agreed to Republican demands for a committee hearing.
"As you know, I sent a letter to Secretary Napolitano on April 17, 2009, expressing my concern about the report and requesting an explanation of the department's process in producing and disseminating it," Mr. Thompson said to Rep. Peter T. King of New York, the panel's ranking Republican, in an April 21 letter.
"I have spoken with the secretary, and I am awaiting a written response to my questions. Once I have a response, I will assess how best to proceed," Mr. Thompson said.
His spokesman declined Wednesday to comment on the Republican maneuver.
Homeland Security spokesman Sean Smith refused to comment on the record.
House Republicans filed their request under the chamber's Rule XIII, Clause 7 - called "a resolution of inquiry" - which will force the Homeland Security Committee to vote within 14 legislative days on the Republican request. The request covers all documents relating to the intelligence assessment titled "Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment."
The panel is required to vote on the resolution in an up-or-down vote and send it to the floor within the time period, stating that the request for information has been reported favorably or unfavorably.
The resolution is sponsored by Mr. King and every ranking subcommittee member, as well as Minority Whip Eric Cantor of Virginia and Rep. Mike Pence of Indiana, Republican Conference chairman.
"We have made repeated requests that the committee hold a bipartisan oversight hearing, but unfortunately those requests have been ignored. We are left with no other alternative but to demand answers from the secretary of homeland security herself," Mr. King said.
On Tuesday, The Washington Times reported that a "lexicon" of terms and definitions of radical activities was released in late March but was immediately recalled. Whites and blacks, Christians and Jews, Cubans and Mexicans, along with tax-hating Americans were among several political leanings listed in the "Domestic Extremism Lexicon."
Meanwhile Wednesday, Ms. Napolitano appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee, but she was not asked about either report.
Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin, Maryland Democrat, asked about information-sharing among intelligence agencies and local law enforcement, citing a scandal last year in which the Maryland State Police investigated antiwar protesters.
Ms. Napolitano said her agency is still reviewing the matter, but said information-sharing is inadequate. "It doesn't really inform somebody what, specifically, they're looking for and why," she said.
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Call your congress member. You can find your congress member here: http://www.house.gov/house/MemberWWW_by_State.shtml PRESS RELEASE & ARTICLESResolution of Inquiry -- Just Another GOP Stunt
http://hsc.house.gov/press/index.asp?ID=451
Thursday, May 07, 2009
May 7, 2009 (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, issued the following statement regarding the Resolution of Inquiry requested by House Republicans:
"A resolution of inquiry is the nuclear option when the House has been stonewalled by a Federal agency. The Department of Homeland Security has been forthcoming and responsive to this Committee. This is clearly another GOP stunt aimed at embarrassing the new Administration."
See relevant correspondence linked below
# # #
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Please contact Dena Graziano or Adam Comis at (202) 225-9978
** **
A congressional committee hearing cannot go forward unless the chairman authorizes a hearing.
The Homeland Security Committee http://hsc.house.gov/ Chairman Bennie Thompson (D) MS http://benniethompson.house.gov/ has refused to schedule a hearing in regard to how Janet Napolatino http://www.dhs.gov compiled/created the Right Wing Extremism document. Read articles below for detailed information.
** * *
Homeland Security Committee Members
Democrat members of the Homeland Security Committee
http://hsc.house.gov/about/members.asp
Republican members of the Homeland Security Committee
http://chs-republicans.house.gov/rm.shtml
PDF FILE DHS Right Wing Extremism document
http://video1.washingtontimes.com/video/extremismreport.pdf
* * *
PRESS RELEASE & ARTICLE
King Introduces Resolution of Inquiry on DHS Rightwing Extremism Report
http://chs-republicans.house.gov/
(May 6, 2009) - Today, U.S. Rep Peter T. King (R-NY), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, along with Republican Leader John Boehner, Republican Whip Eric Cantor, Republican Conference Chairman Mike Pence and Republican Members of the Committee on Homeland Security introduced a Resolution of Inquiry asking Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to release information used in compiling the so-called "Rightwing Extremism," report. "We have made repeated requests that the committee hold a bipartisan oversight hearing, but unfortunately those requests have been ignored," King said. "We are left with no other alternative but to demand answers from the Secretary of Homeland Security herself."
Thursday, May 7, 2009
GOP probes 'extremism' report's origins
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/may/07/gop-seeks-explanation-of-extremism-report/print/
House Republicans demanded Wednesday that Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano detail how the controversial "right-wing extremism" report was compiled, using a rare legislative maneuver that ensures that the Democrats must take a public stand - one way or another.
The request asks Ms. Napolitano to release information on how the report was compiled. The report sparked a furor from conservatives included in the definition of "right-wing extremism" and prompted Ms. Napolitano to apologize to the nation's veterans.
"The report that came out of DHS was offensive, and unfortunately, Secretary Napolitano still has a lot of explaining to do," said House Minority Leader John A. Boehner, Ohio Republican. "She has not explained how this report came about, why she signed off on it, or why she defended it."
Rep. Bennie Thompson, Mississippi Democrat and House Homeland Security Committee chairman, has expressed concerns about the report, but has not agreed to Republican demands for a committee hearing.
"As you know, I sent a letter to Secretary Napolitano on April 17, 2009, expressing my concern about the report and requesting an explanation of the department's process in producing and disseminating it," Mr. Thompson said to Rep. Peter T. King of New York, the panel's ranking Republican, in an April 21 letter.
"I have spoken with the secretary, and I am awaiting a written response to my questions. Once I have a response, I will assess how best to proceed," Mr. Thompson said.
His spokesman declined Wednesday to comment on the Republican maneuver.
Homeland Security spokesman Sean Smith refused to comment on the record.
House Republicans filed their request under the chamber's Rule XIII, Clause 7 - called "a resolution of inquiry" - which will force the Homeland Security Committee to vote within 14 legislative days on the Republican request. The request covers all documents relating to the intelligence assessment titled "Rightwing Extremism: Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment."
The panel is required to vote on the resolution in an up-or-down vote and send it to the floor within the time period, stating that the request for information has been reported favorably or unfavorably.
The resolution is sponsored by Mr. King and every ranking subcommittee member, as well as Minority Whip Eric Cantor of Virginia and Rep. Mike Pence of Indiana, Republican Conference chairman.
"We have made repeated requests that the committee hold a bipartisan oversight hearing, but unfortunately those requests have been ignored. We are left with no other alternative but to demand answers from the secretary of homeland security herself," Mr. King said.
On Tuesday, The Washington Times reported that a "lexicon" of terms and definitions of radical activities was released in late March but was immediately recalled. Whites and blacks, Christians and Jews, Cubans and Mexicans, along with tax-hating Americans were among several political leanings listed in the "Domestic Extremism Lexicon."
Meanwhile Wednesday, Ms. Napolitano appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee, but she was not asked about either report.
Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin, Maryland Democrat, asked about information-sharing among intelligence agencies and local law enforcement, citing a scandal last year in which the Maryland State Police investigated antiwar protesters.
Ms. Napolitano said her agency is still reviewing the matter, but said information-sharing is inadequate. "It doesn't really inform somebody what, specifically, they're looking for and why," she said.